Iraqi Arabic (Arabic: اللهجة العراقية)
is also known as Mesopotamian Arabic (Arabic: لهجة بلاد ما بين النهرين) is a group of varieties of Arabic spoken in the Mesopotamian basin of Iraq, as well as in Syria, Kuwait, southeastern Turkey and Iran.
Below is a list of resources for learning Iraqi Arabic, tailored to include both beginner and intermediate-level materials, with a balance across language skills.
Textbooks & Grammar Guides
- Modern Iraqi Arabic with MP3 Files
- A Basic Course in Iraqi Arabic with MP3 Files
- A Short Reference Grammar of Iraqi Arabic
- The Georgetown Dictionary of Iraqi Arabic
- Conversational Arabic Quick and Easy: Iraqi Dialect
- Beginner’s Iraqi Arabic with 2 Audio CDs
- Iraqi Phrasebook: The Complete Language Guide for Contemporary Iraq
- Arabic In Iraqi Dialect (Kindle e-book)
Apps
- Mango Languages – iPhone | Android
- Iraqi Arabic Basic Phrases – iPhone | Android
YouTube Channels
Websites
- Live Lingua – Iraqi Arabic Courses
- TalkInArabic.com – Iraqi Arabic
- Kaleela – Iraqi dialect
- Mo3jam – Online Iraqi Arabic Dictionary
- NFLC E-Learning Portal – Iraqi Arabic
Podcasts
- Learn Iraqi Podcast – Apple Podcasts | Spotify